Author's Claim

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What is a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed?

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Perspective

Front

What is an example of a strong claim?

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The music industry has taken a downfall, with artists copying each other and lack of vocabulary.

Front

Which statement is NOT a Claim?

Back

The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.

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Which statement is NOT a piece of Evidence?

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Middle school students should have daily recess.

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When is evidence relevant?

Back

It relates to and supports the claim.

Front

What is a Claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

Front

What is Evidence?

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Facts or information that support a claim.

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What is the difference between a Claim and an Argument?

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A Claim is a statement, while an Argument is a set of reasons supporting that claim.

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What makes a Claim strong?

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It is supported by evidence and reasoning.

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What is an example of Evidence?

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Over 95% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each year.